Porn Addiction
Public Health Scientist Debunks 'Porn Addiction,' Criticizes Political Abuse of Term
Influential Washington-based publication The Hill this week ran an opinion piece by a public health scientist, debunking the unscientific myth of “porn addiction” and criticizing its rampant political use — chiefly by religious conservatives — to justify anti-free-speech legislation.
Researcher: Porn Addiction a 'Fiction'
A University of Auckland researcher who studied claims of compulsive behavior among men who watch adult content reports that the concept of “porn addiction” is “a fiction.”
Wall Street Journal Purports to Explain 'Porn and the Teen Brain'
The Wall Street Journal published a column over the weekend purporting to reveal “what porn does to teen brains.”
Council of Europe Urges Mandatory 'Porn Filters,' Endorses 'Porn Addiction' Myth
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s main post-World War II human rights organization, issued a resolution today urging European nations to mandate online filters for “pornographic materials” on all devices, to be “systematically activated in public spaces, such as schools, libraries and youth clubs.”
Saudi Arabia Funds Initiative Against 'Porn Addiction'
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new website as part of a government public health initiative known as “Effah,” which claims to help people “get rid of pornography addiction” in 100 days.
Billie Eilish Goes on Stigmatizing Anti-Porn Tirade on Howard Stern's Show
Pop singer Billie Eilish went on an anti-porn tirade during her appearance yesterday on "The Howard Stern Show," where she made stigmatizing comments about sex workers' bodies.
Men's Health Magazine Quietly Deletes 'Porn Addiction' Propaganda Article
Men’s Health published an article this weekend rehashing a YouTuber's medical claims about the supposed illness of “porn addiction,” but the link now leads to a less controversial September article on how to “quit porn,” which has been re-dated without clarification.
Elle UK Marks 'No Nut November' by Endorsing Debunked Notion of 'Porn Addiction'
The British edition of Elle magazine has decided to mark “No Nut November” by publishing a lengthy article fully endorsing the discredited notion of “porn addiction.”
Missouri: TV News Report Tries to Pass Anti-Porn Pastor as 'Clinician'
Following a growing trend of mainstream news organizations who misrepresent anti-porn crusaders by concealing or omitting their status as a missionary or member of the clergy, Kansas City, Missouri NBC affiliate KSHB broadcast today a report about a supposed rise in female “porn addiction” without disclosing that the person at the center of this report is, in fact, a “pastoral counselor.”
Mormon Church Expels Sex Therapist Skeptical of 'Porn Addiction'
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, or the Mormon Church) has expelled sex therapist Natasha Helfer for refusing to bow down to their notions on “sexuality issues,” including its obsession with the unscientific notion of “porn addiction."
Slate Shines a Light on 'Porn Addiction' Industry, #NoFap Movement
Slate magazine has published a detailed account of the current trend of evangelical men becoming convinced that they experience “porn addiction,” and how this feeds into both a lucrative cottage industry to “cure” them and also into War On Porn propaganda and myth-based campaigns like the Reddit-driven #NoFap.
Anti-Porn Activists Still Fixated on 'Porn Addiction Health Crisis' During Pandemic
As scientists and public health officials continue to recommend masturbation as the safest form of sex during the quarantine, anti-porn activists are using the COVID-19 pandemic to double down on their #NoFap narrative.
Report: Religious, Moral Beliefs Increase Fears of 'Porn Addiction'
A recent report by the American Psychological Association reveals how some people are led to believe that they are “addicted” to pornography despite having low or average occurrences of viewing porn.
Concept of 'Porn Addiction' Based on Pseudoscience, Paper Says
A new paper published last week in Porn Studies, the peer-reviewed academic journal, surmises that the concept of "porn addiction" is based not on evidence but on pseudoscience.
UCLA Study Counters Theory of 'Porn Addiction'
A recent study by neuroscientists at UCLA suggests that so-called "porn addiction" is a myth.
No Such Thing as 'Porn Addiction,' Researchers Say
There is very little evidence, if any at all, to support purported negative side effects of "porn addiction," according to a new article published in Springer's "Current Sexual Health Reports."
Suit: Apple Should Protect Lawyer From Porn Addiction
Every Apple device should be sold in "safe mode" with software preset to filter out porn, according to plaintiff Chris Sevier, a Tennessee attorney.
Christian Poll: Female Porn Addiction on Rise
An article posted on the Coloradoan.com states that according to a poll taken at a Christian website, female “porn addiction” is becoming more prevalent, with one in five women responded that they struggle with porn viewing on a regular basis.
Antiporn Activist Says Porn Addiction Drove Virginia Tech Killings
Dr. Judith Reisman, president of the Institute for Media Education and noted antiporn activist, has made a statement linking the Virginia Tech killings to an addiction to porn and devastating influence by what she calls "erototoxins."
Oprah Examines Porn Addiction
The Nov. 30 episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” is scheduled to examine the width, breadth and girth of America’s so-called “porn addiction,” which the show’s promoters describe as “the biggest addiction in this country.”